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Chairs For Sale
Rare Shaker #4 Rocker
Rare Shaker #4 Rocker

Rare Shaker #4 Rocker

By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community

Located in Sharon, CT

An extremely rare Shaker (most likely Mount Lebanon) #4 Armless Rocker. Maple with original 'mahogany' finish. Original Splint Seat. Unusual lack of Pommels. Though stamped #4 on th...

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Early 19th Century American Shaker Antique Chairs

Materials

Maple

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Chair 'Petit Rond' Troels Grum-Schwensen X FRAMA, Stainless Steel

By Troels Grum-Schwensen, Frama

Located in Paris, IDF

Chair Petit Rond by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Troels Grum-Schwensen and FRAMA Studio Material : Brushed Stainless Steel Dimensions : Height 85 cm / Width 45 cm / Depth 48.5 cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lounge Chair in Carbon Dyed Ash and Black Sheepskin by Hinterland Design
Lounge Chair in Carbon Dyed Ash and Black Sheepskin by Hinterland Design

Lounge Chair in Carbon Dyed Ash and Black Sheepskin by Hinterland Design

By Hinterland Design

Located in Vancouver, BC

Hinterland's first lounge chair offering, the Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping. Inspired by the close relationship between a traditional herders...

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2010s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash

Rare Single Armchair Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960s
Rare Single Armchair Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960s

Rare Single Armchair Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Denver, CO

Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, this chair is a unique and very hard-to-find item. It features a single arm that curves across the back with two carved walnut panel...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Sylvie chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair

1930s French Art Deco Club Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s
Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

Set of 5 Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs In Birch & Blue Linoleum, Artek 1960s

A beautiful set of five Model 65 chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustehdas Oy, and retailed by Artek in Finland. The chairs are in beautiful vinta...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Birch

Julie Burgundy Leather Chair By Emilio Nanni
Julie Burgundy Leather Chair By Emilio Nanni

Julie Burgundy Leather Chair By Emilio Nanni

By Trabà

Located in Milan, IT

Inspired by the archetypal design of a chair, this contemporary piece exudes exquisite craftsmanship in its skillfully interlaced back and wooden seat. Combining a clean design with ...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet upholstery and a plush sprung seat. Dating f...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Rambling Chair in African Mahogany Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Rambling Chair by Yaniv Chen nods to the silhouette of the traditional milk stool found in farms and Victorian homesteads throughout South Africa. For Chen, the stool is synonymo...

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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Outdoor Woven Resin Lounge Chair by Luteca
Outdoor Woven Resin Lounge Chair by Luteca

Outdoor Woven Resin Lounge Chair by Luteca

By Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed for the outdoors, at the crossroads between past and present, this new series based on the ancient savoir faire of our original woven tule collection has been redeveloped an...

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2010s Indonesian Pre-Columbian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Two Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort
Two Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort

Two Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Two iconic early Pierre Paulin "groovy" chairs, reupholstered in a Maharam woven fabric, with new foam. Known for its striking, sculptural shape. It is also known as the "M" chair du...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Chairs by Andrianna Shamaris: Organic Modern Wood Design
Sculptural Chairs by Andrianna Shamaris: Organic Modern Wood Design

Sculptural Chairs by Andrianna Shamaris: Organic Modern Wood Design

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in Miami, FL

One of a kind pair of chairs by Andrianna Shamaris, most famous designer in the organic contemporary style. Made from a single piece of wood and carved seamlessly from one piece of w...

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2010s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Wool

Exceptional Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1790
Exceptional Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1790

Exceptional Swedish Folk Art Chair ca 1790

Located in Farsta, SE

Exceptional Swedish Folk Art Chair, ca1790 This chair is just love - like a sun with its intricate carvings and patina. It’s also a bit of a head-scratcher. Where is it from? Which...

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1790s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Tea House Chair in Mahogany
Tea House Chair in Mahogany

Tea House Chair in Mahogany

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this chair I took cues from both Japanese sashimono and English windsor chairs, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a clos...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Fine Set of Six Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Set of Six Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Set of Six Biedermeier Walnut Chair. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, These fine set of six Viennese Biedermeier walnut chairs from circa 1825 is the best example of an early Viennese Biedermeier which reflect innovative design and highest quali...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Wide Chair with Carved Back
Wide Chair with Carved Back

Wide Chair with Carved Back

$345Sale Price|40% Off

Wide Chair with Carved Back

Located in Somis, CA

A solid wood chair with beautiful carved back. The chair is exceptionally wide and sturdy with a large drawer for storage. The seat is set in the "floating panel" structure ensuring ...

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20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our Custom Occasional chair in walnut with barley twist legs and stretchers. Beautifully carved scrolled arms. As shown in COL and nail heads. Can be made in any finish, in solid Wal...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Walnut Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Chrome & White Lacquered Wood Studio Chair by Alain Richard - France 1960's
Chrome & White Lacquered Wood Studio Chair by Alain Richard - France 1960's

Chrome & White Lacquered Wood Studio Chair by Alain Richard - France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Alain Richard chair in chromed metal and white lacquered wood. Original blue wool jacquard upholstery. Upholstery needs attention. Slightly loose backrest. Some minor damage to the l...

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1960s Vintage Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Matching Pair, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs for Saridis of Athens
Early Matching Pair, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs for Saridis of Athens

Early Matching Pair, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs for Saridis of Athens

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis

Located in Dronten, NL

Exceptional pair of early Klismos chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens, crafted in dark-stained walnut and retaining their original character and authenticity throu...

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1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s

Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together. They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.

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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Garden Chairs
Italian Garden Chairs

Italian Garden Chairs

$944Sale Price / set|20% Off

Italian Garden Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

square base chairs dimensions: H 38 x D 20 x W 20 round base chairs dimensions: H 37 x D 17 W 18 US Continental shipping $300 - 400

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1950s Italian Campaign Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eero Aarnio  Pastille Chair
Eero Aarnio  Pastille Chair

Eero Aarnio Pastille Chair

By Eero Aarnio

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Eero Aarnio Pastllle Lounge Chair Originally designed in 1967 This example was manufactured by Adelta C. 2000 Original Neon Green Color There are 2 available, priced individually

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Early 2000s Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Studio D Italy Brutalist Chair in Solid Darkened Wood
Studio D Italy Brutalist Chair in Solid Darkened Wood

Studio D Italy Brutalist Chair in Solid Darkened Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio D Italy, chair, pine 1970s This eye-catching brutalist chair captures the essence of raw design. Crafted by Studio D in Italy during the 1970s, it exemplifies the rugged aes...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather
Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather

Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The Wanderlust contemporary collection belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned meta...

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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Solid Dark Brown Oak Trigon Chair
Brutalist Solid Dark Brown Oak Trigon Chair

Brutalist Solid Dark Brown Oak Trigon Chair

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Trigon Chair is composed of pentahedral volumes; five-faced triangular shapes. The triangle is one of the earliest known geometric forms, with its use dating back to over 5.000 y...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Heart Chair
Heart Chair

Heart Chair

$6,615 / item

Heart Chair

By Giulia Ligresti

Located in Milan, IT

Featuring a stylish design that makes it both aesthetically pleasing and functional, this chair from the Imperfect Love Collection will make a statement in a contemporary and eclecti...

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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, 1944
Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, 1944

Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, 1944

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The Clam easy chair, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944, represents a rare and exemplary piece of Scandinavian mid-century design. The...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

Set of Eight 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Eight 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Eight 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in gray, durab...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra
Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra

Kipp Stewart Directional Chair in Zebra

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Saint Louis, US

A comfortable and sophisticated lounge chair designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s.. The streamlined steel base is chrome plated. The upholstery is a high grade South African Zebra. ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Plywood

Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Blue Lilac Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Large Pair of Chinese Hongmu Arm Chairs
Large Pair of Chinese Hongmu Arm Chairs

Large Pair of Chinese Hongmu Arm Chairs

Located in Norton, MA

Large pair of Chinese Hongmu armchairs with rich beautiful grain patterns and carved archaic geometric back and arms. Back is carved in a vase with flowers and scholars' items. They ...

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20th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Ash Wood Frame, Boucle, Blue
Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Ash Wood Frame, Boucle, Blue

Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen by NOOM, Ash Wood Frame, Boucle, Blue

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

The Archipen Chair by NOOM is a winner of the NYCxDESIGN Awards in the contract seating category. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by U...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

Hand-Carved African Armchairs in Solid Tropical Wood, Unique Design
Hand-Carved African Armchairs in Solid Tropical Wood, Unique Design

Hand-Carved African Armchairs in Solid Tropical Wood, Unique Design

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This distinctive set of two African armchairs is hand-carved from solid tropical wood, each sculpted from a single piece. The chairs feature slightly concave seats and are raised on ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and Sahara coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. ...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Light Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Light Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Plum Violet Velvet, Light Wood Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Ten Mid Century Heart Chairs, Green Cotton Velvet by Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Set of Ten Mid Century Heart Chairs, Green Cotton Velvet by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Set of Ten Mid Century Heart Chairs, Green Cotton Velvet by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing green cotton velvet fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodwo...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a new era fo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of Three Folk / Tyrolean-Style Chairs in Mint Green, Finland c. Early 1900s
Set of Three Folk / Tyrolean-Style Chairs in Mint Green, Finland c. Early 1900s

Set of Three Folk / Tyrolean-Style Chairs in Mint Green, Finland c. Early 1900s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A characterful set of three folk chairs in the Tyrolean style, most likely of Finnish origin, dating from the early 1900s. The chairs are painted in a soft mint green, a later coat t...

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Early 1900s Finnish Folk Art Antique Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Excellent country house appeal wi...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chairs

Materials

Beech

Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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